In the 12th round of the Chinese Super League (CSL), Dalian and Beijing Guoan shook hands to settle at 2-2. After the match, the home fans, who were unhappy with Coach Xie Hui's lineup, were in high spirits and had a brief confrontation with Xie on the sidelines. According to Soccer News, Xie Hui expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the Dalian fans for their longtime support, and also felt deep remorse for his inner turmoil.
At the end of the match, Xie Hui revealed to the club's senior management that he was extremely frustrated at not being able to get the three points. In the face of external skepticism about the choice of Mamba, he was highly emotional but had no intention to clash with the fans. He felt guilty because he knew how much support the fans had given him.
In the coming days, Dalian People Football Club will open a dialog with the head of the fans' association. Meanwhile, the club also reminded Xie Hui that as a coach, he needs to learn to withstand pressure and actively listen to different voices from fans.
In the first 12 rounds of the Chinese Super League this season, Dalian People's results were dismal, with only one win, four draws and seven defeats, and currently ranked at the bottom of the league, with a grim relegation situation.
